About this role
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Repairman to join our maintenance team at a high-production cement plant. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the repairman is responsible for all mechanical maintenance needs throughout a cement plant that ensures safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Welding, cutting, and fabrication
• Installation of roller and Babbitt bearings.
• Equipment inspections for large rotating machinery (ball mills, impact crushers, rotary kilns, ID fans, vertical roller mills).
• Conveyor belt maintenance
• Rigging of heavy machinery
• Lubrication of rotating equipment
• Dust collector maintenance.
Competencies:
• Interpretation of mechanical and construction drawings.
• Fabrication layout.
• Use of oxy-acetylene torch, arc gouging, and exothermic slicing
• SMAW and GMAW welding.
• Crane signaling
• Installation of mechanical conveyor belt fasteners.
• General knowledge of pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, and dust collectors.
Other Qualifications:
• Certified mechanical journeymen in one of the following fields preferred
• Millwright
• Iron Work
• Pipe fitting
• Precision alignment
• Use of precision measuring equipment
• Applicants must be comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces, as these conditions are an essential part of the position. Employees must be able to safely perform job duties in these environments.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly wage and overtime opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
Paid time off and holidays
A strong safety culture and team-oriented work environment